Biofuels

Research and Development

Biofuels research is one of the most dynamic areas within biotechnology. As the well-established “First generation biofuels” compete with food production it is necessary to search for alternative feedstocks and new techniques. Biofuel production often requires instruments capable of operating at or beyond the limits of traditional bioprocesses. This may include high temperatures, anaerobic conditions, and/or multi-step procedures. Conversion of complex structures such as lignocellulose typically requires a pre-treatment and enzyme-catalyzed degradation to simple sugars suitable as substrates for fermentation.

Feedstock Characterization

Cooling, heating, mixing, spinning - all or any of these steps can be part of feedstock analysis. The one thing that combines all these steps is the pipette. A broad range of laboratory consumables can be used for preparation and/or sample collection.

Fermentation/Process Development:

Eppendorf benchscale fermentation equipment provides users with the ability to closely monitor and control pH, DO, and redox, and to maintain aerobic conditions. With the DASGIP Bioblock temperatures of up to 99°C can be controlled.

Parallel Bioreactor Systems

Advanced process control and parallel operation of 4, 8 or more bioreactors